Using Your Computer to Start a Business
The equipment you already have could be the key to a home business.
Q: I have four computers, four
scanners, seven printers and two photo printers. I'd like to
work full time from home using this equipment. Any ideas?
A: There are many businesses you
could start. You could set up a center where customers could do
work. Whether you can do this in your home depends on your zoning.
If you live in an area without a copier store, you might fill the
gap. Even if there already is one, differentiate by providing
editorial services. You could also create promotional materials or
teach graphics and design programs.
Since you could be doing something in the desktop publishing
arena, get feedback from others through www.desktoppublishing.com/open.html, a portal for that
industry.
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Here are some questions for you to consider:
- What are you most skilled at doing?
- What kinds of people or fields do you enjoy working with?
- How would you most enjoy using your equipment, and who might
need you to do that?
Put these ingredients together, and you'll find a variety of
possibilities.
Authors and career coaches Paul and Sarah Edwards have
written 15 books, including Working From Home. Send questions to
www.workingfromhome.com or in care of
Entrepreneur.